carman
one of the crew of a streetcar or the like, as the motorman.
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(William) Bliss, 1861–1929, Canadian poet and journalist in the U.S.
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How to use carman in a sentence
The danger, carman said, is that Americans’ trust in institutions doesn’t just decline — mistrust starts to grow.
What Happens When Americans Don’t Trust Institutions? | Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux (Amelia.Thomson-DeVeaux@abc.com) | July 8, 2022 | FiveThirtyEightJames Lewis stood up again instantly, and turned his white face and dark, piercing eyes upon Mr. carman.
Choice Readings for the Home Circle | AnonymousThere was something about the movements of Mr. carman for the rest of the day that troubled the young man.
Choice Readings for the Home Circle | AnonymousAt last his walk brought him near Mr. carman's store, and at passing he was surprised at seeing a light within.
Choice Readings for the Home Circle | AnonymousMr. carman had spent half the night in examining the accounts of James, and discovered frauds of over six thousand dollars.
Choice Readings for the Home Circle | Anonymous
She stepped outside to scold the carman, leaving Lady Tasker standing just within the green door.
Gray youth | Oliver Onions
British Dictionary definitions for carman
/ (ˈkɑːmən) /
a man who drives a car or cart; carter
a man whose business is the transport of goods; haulier
US and Canadian a tram driver
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